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Question 1Texas Massage Therapy Act (Tex. Occ. Code, Chapter 455)

What is the statutory name of the Texas law governing massage therapy?

  1. The Texas Massage Therapy Act Correct answer.
  2. The Texas Bodywork Licensing Act
  3. The Texas Therapeutic Touch Act
  4. The Texas Wellness Practice Act

Explanation

Chapter 455 of the Texas Occupations Code is titled the Texas Massage Therapy Act. It governs licensure of massage therapists, massage establishments, and massage schools in Texas.

Question 2Texas Massage Therapy Act (Tex. Occ. Code, Chapter 455)

Which state agency administers the Texas Massage Therapy Act?

  1. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Correct answer.
  2. The Texas Department of State Health Services
  3. The Texas Board of Nursing
  4. The Texas Medical Board

Explanation

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) administers and enforces Chapter 455. The Massage Therapy Advisory Board advises TDLR, but TDLR holds the licensing authority.

Question 3Texas Massage Therapy Act (Tex. Occ. Code, Chapter 455)

What is the name of the advisory body that advises TDLR on massage therapy?

  1. The Board of Massage Examiners
  2. The Texas Massage Commission
  3. The Massage Practice Review Panel
  4. The Massage Therapy Advisory Board Correct answer.

Explanation

The Act establishes the Massage Therapy Advisory Board to advise the department and commission on massage therapy matters. It does not have independent licensing authority.

Question 4Texas Massage Therapy Act (Tex. Occ. Code, Chapter 455)

Under the Act, massage therapy is best described as which of the following?

  1. The diagnosis and treatment of disease by manual means
  2. The manipulation of soft tissue for therapeutic purposes Correct answer.
  3. The adjustment of the spine and joints to restore alignment
  4. The prescription of therapeutic exercises for injury recovery

Explanation

The Act defines massage therapy as the manipulation of soft tissue for therapeutic purposes, including related modalities such as hydrotherapy. Diagnosis and prescription are outside the definition.

Question 5Texas Massage Therapy Act (Tex. Occ. Code, Chapter 455)

What is the minimum age for a person to be eligible for a massage therapist license in Texas?

  1. 18 years Correct answer.
  2. 16 years
  3. 21 years
  4. 17 years

Explanation

An applicant for a massage therapist license must be at least 18 years old. There is no minimum age of 21 or 16 under the Act.

Question 6Texas Massage Therapy Act (Tex. Occ. Code, Chapter 455)

How many hours of instruction must a massage therapist applicant complete at a licensed massage school?

  1. 750 hours
  2. 500 hours Correct answer.
  3. 1,000 hours
  4. 300 hours

Explanation

Texas requires at least 500 hours of instruction at a licensed massage school before licensure. This is a statutory minimum.

Question 7Texas Massage Therapy Act (Tex. Occ. Code, Chapter 455)

Which of the following must hold a license under the Texas Massage Therapy Act?

  1. A person who only receives massage therapy
  2. A vendor who sells massage tables
  3. A massage establishment Correct answer.
  4. A physician who orders massage therapy

Explanation

A massage establishment-a business where massage therapy is performed for compensation-must hold an establishment license. Individual therapists and the business each need licensure.

Question 8Texas Massage Therapy Act (Tex. Occ. Code, Chapter 455)

How often must a Texas massage therapist license be renewed?

  1. Every four years
  2. Every three years
  3. Every year
  4. Every two years Correct answer.

Explanation

Massage therapist licenses in Texas are renewed every two years. Continuing education is tied to that two-year renewal cycle.

Question 9Texas Massage Therapy Act (Tex. Occ. Code, Chapter 455)

A Texas massage therapist must complete how many continuing education hours per two-year renewal period?

  1. 36 hours, including at least 6 in ethics
  2. 18 hours, including at least 3 in ethics
  3. 12 hours, including at least 2 in ethics
  4. 24 hours, including at least 4 in ethics Correct answer.

Explanation

A licensee must complete 24 hours of continuing education during each two-year renewal period, including at least 4 hours in ethics. The other listed totals do not match the requirement.

Question 10Texas Massage Therapy Act (Tex. Occ. Code, Chapter 455)

Which educational credential is required before a person may be licensed as a massage therapist?

  1. An associate degree
  2. A high school diploma or its equivalent Correct answer.
  3. A certificate in anatomy
  4. A bachelor's degree

Explanation

Applicants must have a high school diploma or its equivalent, such as a GED. A college degree is not required.

Question 11Texas Massage Therapy Act (Tex. Occ. Code, Chapter 455)

Practicing massage therapy without a license is which class of offense under the Act?

  1. A Class C misdemeanor
  2. A Class A misdemeanor Correct answer.
  3. A state jail felony
  4. A third-degree felony

Explanation

Under the Act, practicing massage therapy without a license is a Class A misdemeanor. The offense is criminal, not merely a civil violation.

Question 12Texas Massage Therapy Act (Tex. Occ. Code, Chapter 455)

Who may use the title "massage therapist" in Texas?

  1. Any person who has completed 500 hours of training
  2. Any person who passes a national exam
  3. Only a person licensed under Chapter 455 Correct answer.
  4. Any person who works in a licensed establishment

Explanation

Only a person licensed under Chapter 455 may use the title "massage therapist" or similar protected titles. Training or employment alone does not authorize use of the title.

Question 13Texas Massage Therapy Act (Tex. Occ. Code, Chapter 455)

Where must a massage therapist display their license?

  1. Only at the therapist's home
  2. At the therapist's principal place of business Correct answer.
  3. Only when requested by a client
  4. With the local health department

Explanation

The license must be displayed in a conspicuous place at the therapist's place of business. Keeping it only at home or producing it on request does not satisfy the display requirement.

Question 14Texas Massage Therapy Act (Tex. Occ. Code, Chapter 455)

Under the Act, when may a TDLR inspector enter a licensed massage establishment?

  1. Only with a client's written consent
  2. During business hours to inspect for compliance Correct answer.
  3. Only after a formal complaint is filed
  4. Only with a search warrant

Explanation

The department may inspect a licensed massage establishment during business hours to check compliance. A warrant or client consent is not required for these administrative inspections.

Question 15Texas Massage Therapy Act (Tex. Occ. Code, Chapter 455)

A massage therapist licensed in another state may obtain a Texas license by endorsement if the other state's requirements are which of the following?

  1. Less stringent than Texas requirements
  2. Substantially equivalent to Texas requirements Correct answer.
  3. Approved by the Texas Medical Board
  4. Identical to Texas requirements

Explanation

The department may issue a license by endorsement to an out-of-state licensee whose state's requirements are substantially equivalent to Texas requirements. Identical requirements are not necessary.

Question 16Texas Massage Therapy Act (Tex. Occ. Code, Chapter 455)

A licensed massage therapist who engages in sexual contact with a client during a session is subject to which of the following?

  1. Only a written warning
  2. A civil fine payable to the client
  3. Disciplinary action, including license revocation Correct answer.
  4. No action if the client consents

Explanation

Sexual contact with a client is prohibited and is grounds for disciplinary action, up to and including revocation. Client consent is not a defense.

Question 17Texas Massage Therapy Act (Tex. Occ. Code, Chapter 455)

Which of the following is a ground for disciplinary action against a massage therapist license?

  1. Working more than 40 hours per week
  2. Charging higher fees than competitors
  3. Obtaining the license by fraud Correct answer.
  4. Advertising in a newspaper

Explanation

Obtaining a license by fraud is expressly listed as a ground for discipline. Long hours, advertising, and higher fees are not violations by themselves.

Question 18Texas Massage Therapy Act (Tex. Occ. Code, Chapter 455)

A licensed massage establishment is sold to a new owner. What does the Act require regarding the establishment license?

  1. The license remains valid until its expiration
  2. The new owner must obtain a new license Correct answer.
  3. The license automatically transfers with the business
  4. The new owner may operate under the seller's license for 30 days

Explanation

A massage establishment license is not transferable. When ownership changes, the new owner must apply for and obtain a new license.

Question 19Texas Massage Therapy Act (Tex. Occ. Code, Chapter 455)

A business that teaches massage therapy for compensation must hold which license?

  1. No license if accredited
  2. A massage school license Correct answer.
  3. A massage establishment license
  4. A vocational instructor certificate only

Explanation

A business that teaches massage therapy for compensation must hold a massage school license. Accreditation alone does not substitute for state licensure.

Question 20Texas Massage Therapy Act (Tex. Occ. Code, Chapter 455)

Under what circumstances may a massage therapy student perform massage on members of the public?

  1. After completing 250 hours of instruction
  2. Any time a friend supervises the student
  3. In a supervised school clinical practicum Correct answer.
  4. Only if the student charges no fee

Explanation

Students may perform massage on the public only as part of a supervised clinical practicum within a licensed massage school's curriculum. They may not practice independently or for fees outside that setting.

Question 21Texas Massage Therapy Act (Tex. Occ. Code, Chapter 455)

How many members serve on the Massage Therapy Advisory Board?

  1. Five
  2. Eleven
  3. Nine Correct answer.
  4. Seven

Explanation

The Massage Therapy Advisory Board consists of nine members. The members advise the department and commission on massage therapy issues.

Question 22Texas Massage Therapy Act (Tex. Occ. Code, Chapter 455)

Which person is exempt from the massage therapist licensing requirement when practicing within their scope?

  1. A person who charges reduced fees
  2. A licensed physician Correct answer.
  3. A person who has practiced massage for 20 years
  4. A person who massages only family members

Explanation

The Act does not apply to licensed health care practitioners, such as physicians, who practice within their scope. Length of experience or reduced fees do not create an exemption.

Question 23Texas Massage Therapy Act (Tex. Occ. Code, Chapter 455)

A massage therapist's license expires on March 1. The therapist files a renewal application on March 15 but has not received the new license. May the therapist continue practicing?

  1. No, until the license is renewed Correct answer.
  2. Yes, if the employer approves it
  3. Yes, for a 60-day grace period
  4. Yes, because the renewal application was filed

Explanation

A license must be renewed before the therapist may continue practicing. Filing a renewal application does not by itself extend the right to practice.

Question 24Texas Massage Therapy Act (Tex. Occ. Code, Chapter 455)

A therapist licensed in another state wants to provide paid massages at a two-day Texas event. What must the therapist do?

  1. Notify TDLR and begin practicing immediately
  2. Obtain a Texas license first Correct answer.
  3. Practice under the event organizer's liability insurance
  4. Pay a temporary fee to the city

Explanation

Texas requires a Texas license to practice massage therapy for compensation; there is no temporary event exemption. A license from another state does not authorize practice in Texas.

Question 25Texas Massage Therapy Act (Tex. Occ. Code, Chapter 455)

Which statement about the Massage Therapy Advisory Board is correct?

  1. It recommends rules; the commission adopts them Correct answer.
  2. It appoints the TDLR executive director
  3. It sets license fees independently
  4. It has final authority to revoke licenses

Explanation

The advisory board is advisory only; it may recommend rules, but the commission adopts rules and the department administers licensing. The board does not revoke licenses, set fees, or appoint the executive director.

Question 26Texas Massage Therapy Act (Tex. Occ. Code, Chapter 455)

Which state agency administers the Texas Massage Therapy Act and issues massage therapist licenses?

  1. Texas Board of Nursing
  2. Texas Department of Public Safety
  3. TDLR Correct answer.
  4. Texas Medical Board

Explanation

The Texas Massage Therapy Act is administered by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). TDLR issues licenses to massage therapists, massage establishments, massage schools, and massage instructors. Other health boards regulate different professions and do not administer Chapter 455.

Question 27Texas Massage Therapy Act (Tex. Occ. Code, Chapter 455)

What is the minimum age for an applicant to be eligible for a Texas massage therapist license?

  1. 18 Correct answer.
  2. 21
  3. 25
  4. 16

Explanation

An applicant for a massage therapist license must be at least 18 years of age. This is one of the basic eligibility requirements under the Act, along with education and examination requirements. Being older than 18 is not required.

Question 28Texas Massage Therapy Act (Tex. Occ. Code, Chapter 455)

Under the Texas Massage Therapy Act, massage therapy is best described as which type of service?

  1. Surgical procedures
  2. Prescribing controlled substances
  3. Soft tissue manipulation Correct answer.
  4. Spinal adjustment

Explanation

Massage therapy involves the manipulation of soft tissue for therapeutic purposes. The practice does not include prescribing medication, performing spinal adjustments, or surgery. Those activities fall outside the massage therapist scope of practice.

Question 29Texas Massage Therapy Act (Tex. Occ. Code, Chapter 455)

A massage establishment license issued under the Texas Massage Therapy Act is valid for what period?

  1. Two years
  2. Four years Correct answer.
  3. Three years
  4. One year

Explanation

A massage establishment license is issued for a two-year term. The establishment must renew the license and meet applicable requirements to continue operating. This term is separate from the individual therapist license renewal cycle.

Question 30Texas Massage Therapy Act (Tex. Occ. Code, Chapter 455)

In addition to meeting education requirements, a massage therapist applicant must do which of the following before licensure?

  1. Complete an internship
  2. Pass a licensing examination Correct answer.
  3. Obtain a physician sponsor
  4. Join a professional society

Explanation

An applicant must pass a department-approved examination to qualify for a massage therapist license. The examination tests the knowledge needed to practice safely. Internships, physician sponsors, and association memberships are not the statutory examination requirement.

Question 31Texas Massage Therapy Act (Tex. Occ. Code, Chapter 455)

A licensed massage therapist moves to a new home address. What must the therapist do under TDLR rules?

  1. Notify TDLR within 30 days Correct answer.
  2. Do nothing while the license is active
  3. Wait until the next renewal
  4. Apply for a new license

Explanation

A licensee must notify TDLR of a change of address within 30 days. Keeping the department informed ensures official notices and renewal information reach the licensee. A move does not require a new license application.

Question 32Texas Massage Therapy Act (Tex. Occ. Code, Chapter 455)

A person teaches massage therapy courses at a licensed massage school. Which credential must the person hold?

  1. Massage therapist license
  2. Massage instructor license Correct answer.
  3. Massage school license
  4. Massage establishment license

Explanation

Teaching massage therapy at a licensed massage school requires a massage instructor license. A massage therapist license alone authorizes practice, not instruction. Establishment and school licenses apply to businesses, not individual instructors.

Question 33Texas Massage Therapy Act (Tex. Occ. Code, Chapter 455)

Who may perform massage therapy on clients at a licensed massage establishment?

  1. A licensed massage therapist Correct answer.
  2. An athletic trainer
  3. A certified nursing assistant
  4. An unlicensed assistant

Explanation

Massage therapy may be performed only by a person who holds a valid massage therapist license. An establishment may not use unlicensed personnel to provide massage services. Other credentials do not authorize massage therapy practice.

Question 34Texas Massage Therapy Act (Tex. Occ. Code, Chapter 455)

A client asks a massage therapist to diagnose a suspicious skin condition. What is the therapist's most appropriate action?

  1. Prescribe a medicated cream
  2. Diagnose and treat the condition
  3. Ignore the condition completely
  4. Refer the client to a physician Correct answer.

Explanation

Massage therapists do not diagnose medical conditions; they refer clients to an appropriate health care provider when a condition is outside their scope. Continuing massage without referral or attempting treatment can be unsafe. Diagnosis and prescribing are outside the massage therapy scope.

Question 35Texas Massage Therapy Act (Tex. Occ. Code, Chapter 455)

What is the maximum administrative penalty TDLR may impose for each violation of the Texas Massage Therapy Act?

  1. $10,000
  2. $500
  3. $1,000
  4. $5,000 Correct answer.

Explanation

The Act authorizes an administrative penalty of up to $5,000 for each violation. TDLR may impose penalties as part of its enforcement authority. The amount is set by statute and is not determined by the advisory board.

Question 36Texas Massage Therapy Act (Tex. Occ. Code, Chapter 455)

Which official may seek an injunction to stop a person from violating the Texas Massage Therapy Act?

  1. The local police chief
  2. The attorney general Correct answer.
  3. The massage advisory board
  4. The district clerk

Explanation

The attorney general may bring an action for injunctive relief to enforce the Act. Injunctive relief can stop ongoing unlawful conduct while the matter is addressed. Local police, court clerks, and the advisory board do not have this statutory enforcement role.

Question 37Texas Massage Therapy Act (Tex. Occ. Code, Chapter 455)

Texas massage therapist continuing education requirements specifically include instruction in which subject area?

  1. Advertising
  2. Real estate Correct answer.
  3. Accounting
  4. Ethics

Explanation

Continuing education for massage therapists must include instruction in ethics. Ethics training supports professional boundaries and lawful practice. Accounting, advertising, and real estate are not required continuing education subjects.

Question 38Texas Massage Therapy Act (Tex. Occ. Code, Chapter 455)

A licensed massage therapist asks an unlicensed receptionist to perform a back massage on a paying client. What is the likely regulatory consequence?

  1. Only the receptionist may face discipline
  2. Only the therapist may face discipline
  3. Both may face discipline Correct answer.
  4. Neither, if the client is not injured

Explanation

The receptionist would be practicing massage therapy without a license, and the therapist may be disciplined for aiding or permitting unlicensed practice. Injury to the client is not required for a violation to occur. Both individuals can be subject to regulatory action.

Question 39Texas Massage Therapy Act (Tex. Occ. Code, Chapter 455)

A massage therapist lets another person use the therapist's license number in advertising to attract clients. This conduct is best characterized as what?

  1. A minor recordkeeping error
  2. Fraudulent use of a license Correct answer.
  3. Permitted if the other person is trained
  4. Routine business practice

Explanation

Allowing another person to use a license or license number is fraudulent use of a license and is prohibited. Licenses are issued to specific individuals and cannot be lent or shared. Training does not make the use of another person's license lawful.

Question 40Texas Massage Therapy Act (Tex. Occ. Code, Chapter 455)

A massage therapist is convicted of a felony that directly relates to the practice of massage therapy. What authority does TDLR have?

  1. It may act only on traffic offenses Correct answer.
  2. It must refer the matter to a school
  3. It must ignore the conviction
  4. It may deny or revoke the license

Explanation

TDLR may deny, suspend, or revoke a license when a criminal conviction directly relates to the practice of massage therapy. The department considers the relationship between the offense and the licensed activity. Not every conviction automatically bars licensure, but a directly related offense can support disciplinary action.

Question 41TDLR Massage Therapy Rules (16 Tex. Admin. Code, Chapter 117)

Under 16 TAC Chapter 117, which person must hold a Texas massage therapy license?

  1. A person who sells massage tables to the public
  2. A person who launders linens for a massage establishment
  3. A person who schedules appointments at a day spa
  4. A person who performs massage therapy for pay Correct answer.

Explanation

Chapter 117 requires anyone who performs massage therapy for compensation to hold a current Texas license. The requirement attaches to the act of providing massage therapy itself, not to the clerical, retail, or housekeeping tasks that support a business.

Question 42TDLR Massage Therapy Rules (16 Tex. Admin. Code, Chapter 117)

A person applying for a Texas massage therapy license must be at least how old?

  1. 18 years old Correct answer.
  2. 21 years old
  3. 17 years old
  4. 16 years old

Explanation

An applicant must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible for a Texas massage therapy license. The age requirement applies in addition to the education and examination requirements.

Question 43TDLR Massage Therapy Rules (16 Tex. Admin. Code, Chapter 117)

An applicant for a Texas massage therapy license must complete how many hours of instruction at a department-approved massage school?

  1. 200 hours
  2. 750 hours
  3. 350 hours
  4. 500 hours Correct answer.

Explanation

Texas requires completion of at least 500 hours of classroom and practical instruction in massage therapy from a school approved by the department. Hours earned at an unapproved school do not satisfy the requirement.

Question 44TDLR Massage Therapy Rules (16 Tex. Admin. Code, Chapter 117)

How long is a Texas massage therapy license valid before it must be renewed?

  1. Two years Correct answer.
  2. One year
  3. Three years
  4. Four years

Explanation

Massage therapy licenses in Texas are issued for a two-year term. The licensee must renew before the expiration date and complete the continuing education required for that period.

Question 45TDLR Massage Therapy Rules (16 Tex. Admin. Code, Chapter 117)

Under the sanitation requirements of Chapter 117, what must a licensee do before and after contact with each client?

  1. Rub the hands with scented lotion
  2. Wipe the hands with a clean cloth towel
  3. Rinse the hands under running water only
  4. Wash the hands with soap and water Correct answer.

Explanation

Chapter 117 requires thorough hand washing with soap and water before and after contact with each client. Hand washing is also required after using the restroom, handling soiled linens, or eating.

Question 46TDLR Massage Therapy Rules (16 Tex. Admin. Code, Chapter 117)

A licensee drinks alcohol during a lunch break and returns to work scheduled with clients. What does Chapter 117 require?

  1. The licensee must not perform massage therapy while impaired Correct answer.
  2. The licensee may continue if a coworker supervises the sessions
  3. The licensee may continue if each client consents
  4. The licensee may continue if the drinks were consumed with food

Explanation

A licensee may not provide massage therapy while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or any substance that impairs judgment or motor control. Client consent or supervision by another person does not change the prohibition.

Question 47TDLR Massage Therapy Rules (16 Tex. Admin. Code, Chapter 117)

A client describes sharp pain radiating down the arm and asks what disease is causing it. What is the licensee's appropriate response?

  1. Tell the client that massage will cure the condition
  2. Name the most likely condition and treat it
  3. Refer the client to a physician for diagnosis Correct answer.
  4. Adjust the client's spine to relieve the pressure

Explanation

A massage therapy license does not authorize diagnosing illness or disease. When symptoms suggest an undiagnosed medical condition, the licensee refers the client to an appropriate health care provider and works only within the lawful scope of massage therapy.

Question 48TDLR Massage Therapy Rules (16 Tex. Admin. Code, Chapter 117)

A licensee lets an unlicensed friend perform massages on the licensee's clients while the licensee runs errands. How does Chapter 117 treat this?

  1. It violates the rules and subjects the licensee to discipline Correct answer.
  2. It is permitted if the licensee reviews the work afterward
  3. It is permitted if the client signs a waiver
  4. It is permitted if the friend charges no fee

Explanation

A licensee may not assist or allow an unlicensed person to perform massage therapy. Doing so is grounds for disciplinary action against the licensee, in addition to the unlicensed person's own violation.

Question 49TDLR Massage Therapy Rules (16 Tex. Admin. Code, Chapter 117)

A business that offers massage therapy to the public must do what before treating clients?

  1. Obtain a physician's sponsorship letter
  2. Hold a massage establishment license Correct answer.
  3. Hold only a general sales tax permit
  4. Register with the local chamber of commerce

Explanation

Chapter 117 requires a massage establishment license for each premises where massage therapy is provided. The establishment must also meet the facility and sanitation standards in the rules.

Question 50TDLR Massage Therapy Rules (16 Tex. Admin. Code, Chapter 117)

During each two-year renewal period, how many hours of continuing education must a Texas massage therapist complete?

  1. 10 hours
  2. 40 hours
  3. 6 hours
  4. 18 hours Correct answer.

Explanation

A licensee must complete at least 18 hours of continuing education during each two-year renewal period. The licensee is responsible for keeping documentation showing the hours were completed.